Opportunity at National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Inter-spin Distance Measurements in Nanobiomaterials

Location

Physical Measurement Laboratory, Microsystems and Nanotechnology Division

RO# Location
50.68.02.B7453 Gaithersburg, MD 20899

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Advisers
name email phone
Szalai, Veronika Ann veronika.szalai@nist.gov 301.975.3792
Description

Post-doctoral positions are available to advance materials, methods, and instrumentation for electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy measurements of nanomaterials and biological systems.  Our laboratory contains two continuous wave/pulsed spectrometer systems equipped with components that improve resolution, signal to noise, and decrease sampling time (Band et al. Journal of Magnetic Resonance,2018).  Recent work includes design and fabrication of a metamaterial microresonator for EPR spectroscopy of sub-nanoliter volume samples (Abhyankar et al. Science Advances2020).  Future work is anticipated in the areas of microresonator design, engineering biology/biomanufacturing, dioxygen imaging in 3D cell culture, and structural biology methods development.  Knowledge of microwave engineering, experience in instrumentation development, or biological magnetic resonance are desirable. We offer a supportive environment that couples multidisciplinary scientific interactions with advanced measurement and nanofabrication capabilities.

Keywords:

Electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy; Nanobiomaterials; Structural biology; biophysical chemistry

Eligibility

Citizenship:  Open to U.S. citizens

Level:  Open to Postdoctoral applicants

Stipend
Base Stipend Travel Allotment Supplementation
$74,950.00 $3,000.00